Eric Bolton - Master Log Cabin Builder

Since he was 20 years old, Eric Bolton has built and repaired dozens of log and timber structures.  He moved to Virginia from Upstate New York to become a rock star and became a published stone mason but is still a performing closet musician.  Eric is passionate about teaching students eager to learn traditional log cabin building.

Dave VanDerveer - Facilities Manager

David started operating heavy machinery at 6 years old, juggled his first running chainsaw (with a torch and egg) at 25, and established the International-Community.org at 45.  Whether it's philantrophic work in Thailand's orphanages, entertaining the troops in Iraq, or instructional yoga modeling in Mumbai India, David's various interests have taken him to over 25 different countries around the world. His artisticd talent as a builder and architect can be seen in numerous locations in Central Virginia, including the International Community Retreat Center.

Frank Melli - Workshop Coordinator
Frank recently relocated to Virginia from New York City.  Besides being an accomplished award winning television producer, he also co-founded Green Sphere, a non-profit environmental organization, in 1988.  His proactive use of media educates and involves the public in vital environmental issues in over 150 countries.  These programs have educated and inspired people in over 150 countries.  Being born into an Italian family of professional chefs, Frank inheritec the passion and culinary skills of his traditional heritage.